Embellished Baby Burp Cloths

Last fall, Ashley at Lil Blue Boo announced that
Lil Blue Boo and Dharma Trading Company were sponsoring
a design challenge. I've never participated in a contest like
this before; but I enjoy following such contests and I heart
both Lil Blue Boo and Dharma Trading - so I thought it
would be fun to challenge myself to come up with an entry!

I thought about the contest on and off for a while.
Debating between trying something completely new-to-me
and doing what I know. In the end, I did both. :)

The design challenge was to create something using at least
one of the featured techniques (you can read the full list, here)

The project I submitted was this extra-special set of
embellished burp cloths, "Peace, Love, Baby"

Aren't they sweet?
Made from high quality pre-fold cloth diapers, these
cloths are perfect for using as burp cloths or as a
changing pad when you're out and about and need
a clean (and rad) place to lay the baby! ;)

The first cloth is embellished with an extra thick layer
of soft flannel in a fun print that I think complimented
the "Peace, Love, Baby" theme perfectly, and two
super sweet rows of bright white ribbon ruffles. :)

The second cloth was designed with curious babies in mind!
My girlies LOVED to explore their taggie toys & blankets
when they were babies; so I created this cloth with a
row of brightly colored ribbon in various textures and
fresh prints! I topped it off by sewing an extra thick,
bright yellow dotted ribbon across each end of the
cloth. I just love the way it turned out! :)

For the last cloth I tried a technique I had NO
experience with; fabric dying! I wanted the third cloth
in the set to be simple, but still have a fun, modern style.
I chose to dye the cloth sunshine yellow and then added
the bright pink ruffle along the edge. I think it looks awesome!
 {BTW, fabric dying = WAY fun! You can expect to see me using this technique again, for sure!}

I am really excited about this set! I love the bright colors
and fun prints - I think that they are modern and girly
without being pink on pink! ;)

Here is the collage that I submitted to the contest -

So fun! Wish me luck! :)

*Updated*
:) Ya'll are too sweet! I've received a few inquiries about
purchasing this set, so I want to let everyone know, yes,
I will be adding more embellished burp cloth sets to the shop
starting next week. But, no, this particular set is ooak
for my new baby niece. THANKS for all the l-o-v-e! ;)

I'm linking up to these awesome parties!

{Somewhat Simple * Funky Polkadot Giraffe * Sumo's Sweet Stuff}
Please check them out!

How to make knock-off Girl Scout Cookies

This weekend I came across THIS tutorial by

Jade of Sweet Street Gourmet Cupcakes -

teaching us how to make a super easy and

AMAZINGLY delicious version of my fav Girl Scout Cookie- 

The Tagalong!

{Photo from Sweet Street Gourmet Cupcakes Blog}

Seriously! These are AWESOME!

I highly recommend you hop over to

Jade's blog

and check out the recipe - you will not be disappointed!

The recipe is quick and easy and the cookies are SO yummy!



{My Version...Not as Pretty, but still DELISH!}

Be sure to check out Sweet Street Gourmet Cupcakes

and give Jade a shout out for creating such a fab treat! :)

Custom Baby Shower Gifts

Here's a peek at a special baby shower gift I just completed.
This set was a custom order and I just love how it turned out!

The burp cloths were embellished to coordinate with

the little guy's nursery- so cute!

I just LOVE personal, unique baby gifts! :)

Rounding out the gift is this too-cute-for-words tie onesie -

Oh, how I love the tie onesie! Is there anything cuter than

a little baby boy rockin' a tie?! ;) I especially love that

this tie pays tribute to my Alma mater! GO BLUE! :)

This was such a fun order for me to work on!
Thanks, Tiffany, for choosing Daydream Believers!

I hope your friend loves her extra-special gift, although,

I'm sure she will! :)

To infinity and beyond!

This last week at Daydream Believers has been all about the
Boys and ALL about Buzz Lightyear! :) 4 of the 5 projects I
was working on were for boys; and 3 of those 4 were
Buzz Lightyear inspired! :) So fun!

This B.L. shirt is for one of my favorite little guys, Jaiden;
he is going to see Toy Story on Ice and his Mumma
wanted to surprise him with a special shirt! Isn't that sweet?!

I love the Buzz Lightyear Rocket ship! :)

Superstar action!

Little Space Ranger Patch!

Buzz Lightyear/Super Jaiden Logo!

I hope he loves it! :)

A few weeks ago I showed you a custom Buzz Lightyear
birthday shirt I made for Jose {featured here} -Jose's
mom requested a custom "mommy" shirt to
match his custom birthday shirt - SO fun!
Here is the sweet set I made for her -

Mod-Mommy-Buzz Lightyear shirt with matching
hair flower! :)

Jose is such a lucky lil' guy! He is also getting this set
of super-cool Buzz Lightyear Crayon Rolls! :)

Ready to color - to infinity and beyond! ;)

Don't forget to "like" Daydream Believers on our new Facebook page! Share pics of your little ones in their Daydream Believer Shop wear, see what I’m working on through the day, get a first look at new products and receive special facebook promotions!